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Fantasy Flight Games Signs on As Gen Con 2018 Co-Sponsor

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Mar 082018

Fantasy Flight Games Signs on As Gen Con 2018 Co-Sponsor

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INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2018) Gen Con has reached an agreement with Fantasy Flight Games to co-sponsor the convention’s 2018 event, held August 2-5 in Indianapolis. Fantasy Flight Games will have a dedicated gaming space inside the Indiana Convention Center as part of their co-sponsorship package. 2018 marks the first year that Fantasy Flight Games has participated in the highest level of sponsorship.

“Fantasy Flight Games has been attending Gen Con for over 20 years,” said Aaron Elliott, Vice President of Marketing at Fantasy Flight Games. “We have a long history with Gen Con, and look forward to the best four days in gaming every year. Gen Con gives us a unique opportunity to connect with our fans and showcase our product that is unlike any other, and we are very proud to be a Co-Sponsor for 2018.”

As part of the Co-Sponsorship, Fantasy Flight Games will also receive pre-show promotion, on-site graphics, and added marketing opportunities provided by Gen Con.

“We are so excited to partner with Fantasy Flight Games for our 2018 show,” said Megan Culver, Senior Director, Sponsorship & Sales. “As evidenced by their extensive and extremely successful catalog of games, they are a major player in the tabletop gaming industry. Their presence at the convention will substantially add to the attendee experience.”

Fantasy Flight Games publishes a wide range of board and hobby games. Some of their most popular titles are based on licenses such as Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. Their celebrated proprietary titles include Legend of the Five Rings, Android, and Rune Bound.

About Gen Con LLC

Gen Con LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Acquired in 2002 by founder and former CEO of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

About Fantasy Flight Games

Fantasy Flight Games is a leading hobby game company based out of Roseville, Minnesota. We publish a massive array of board and card games, roleplaying games, Living Card Games®, miniatures games and digital games. Established in 1995, FFG has earned a reputation for its innovative gameplay, immersive gaming experiences, industry-leading customer service, and top-quality game components (often enhanced with highly detailed plastic miniatures and beautiful artwork).

Gen Con Announces Future Dates in Indy

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Feb 192018

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INDIANAPOLIS (February 16, 2018) Gen Con, the largest and longest running tabletop gaming convention in North America, is reporting a 6% year-over-year increase in its attendee badge sales to date, and as a result, expects its second consecutive year of selling out of attendee badges. Convention badge sales, which opened on January 14, 2018, have reached record numbers and the convention again plans to cease badge sales in the early summer if sales trends continue. Last year’s convention sold out of 4-Day attendee badges in early July and all single-day badges the week prior to the show, marking the first year the convention sold out of those badge types. Initial 2018 sales are trending towards a sell-out of all attendee badge types in July 2018.

“Following a historic Gen Con 50, many wondered how attendees would respond to the 2018 show,” said David Hoppe, President of Gen Con. “We’re happy to report that this year’s interest has surpassed last year’s record numbers. With additional organizational effort, we expect to support even more attendees while still preserving a world-class attendee experience. With the combined passion of our fans and the foresight and cooperation of our partners in Indianapolis, we’re eager to continue our convention’s growth in Indy.”

Gen Con LLC has announced an agreement with the city of Indianapolis to extend its commitment through 2022. Gen Con will return to Indy on August 2-5 in 2018, August 1-4 in 2019, July 30-August 2 in 2020, August 5-8 in 2021, and August 4-7 in 2022.

For the second consecutive year, Gen Con will offer programming on the field level and in the exhibit halls of Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as throughout the Indiana Convention Center, at an outdoor presence on Georgia and South Streets, and through hundreds of ticketed events at numerous hotels.

The convention’s exhibit hall will feature more than 500 exhibiting companies and Gen Con expects to host more than 15,000 ticketed events in 2018. According to last year’s estimates by Visit Indy, Gen Con has an annual economic impact in excess of $70 million to the local Indianapolis economy.

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